Original scientific paper
Strategic Energy Planning of Residential Buildings in a Smart City: A System Dynamics Approach
Giancarlo Caponio
; Dipartimento di Meccanica Matematica e Management – Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Vito Massaro
; Dipartimento di Meccanica Matematica e Management – Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Giorgio Mossa
; Dipartimento di Meccanica Matematica e Management – Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Giovanni Mummolo
; Dipartimento di Meccanica Matematica e Management – Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Abstract
Buildings are the largest urban energy consumers, but their impact can be largely cut back by improving efficiency. Policy-making plays a crucial role in harmonizing national and local incentive schemes. The authors analyse variables related to energy consumption, then propose a simulation model based on System Dynamics applied to a medium-
sized Italian city. The model allows the testing of “what-if” scenarios and analysis of the results of implementing energy efficiency policies. Results stress the importance of a holistic view of urban energy processes. Simulation trends provide essential information for the city’s future energy and carbon emission profiles, helping policy-makers to achieve their goal.
Keywords
Local Energy Planning; Urban Carbon Footprint Reduction; Smart City; System Dynamics; Energy Efficiency Policies
Hrčak ID:
157590
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Publication date:
1.1.2015.
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